5 Feb 2026

Storms hit honey production and access

From Morning Report, 7:46 am on 5 February 2026

North Island beekeepers are expecting a lighter and later honey harvest after struggling to get access to their hives mid-harvest. Last month's storms caused numerous road closures, stranding hives and equipment and delaying access across multiple regions. Barry Foster, a bee industry stalwart and semi-retired beaker in Gisborne Tai Rawhiti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.